General governance of the institution is provided by the Board of Regents of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.

Academic programs and financial support are authorized and coordinated through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

OPSU's agriculture-related degree programs produce valued and competent graduates who are qualified to work in the region's many bovine, equine, swine, and farming-related industries.

Previously, the Aggies competed in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference during the 2016 fall season.

The current coach, Russell Gaskamp, has set new records in player involvement in community service activities.

[1] As part of their scholarship package, rodeo team members may receive lodging in special housing and stalls for their animals.